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    The Carey School

    The Carey School

    OUR
    STORY

     

    We Know Elementary Education

    At The Carey School, we believe that where you are educated first, matters most. We've been educating elementary students since 1928, and we know how to do it right.

    Our unique seven-year learning path blends the best of traditional methods with the most innovative ideas to achieve a just-right, developmentally appropriate balance for all ages and stages. Our students graduate with confidence, well‐prepared for the next school and beyond.

    We Celebrate Community

    Students. Faculty. Staff. Families. We’re all in this together, and that's the magic of Carey. Just as our students are happiest when they are authentically engaged, our community shines when we come together to celebrate a tradition, dive into a parent education topic, honor a community member, or engage in service. We all join in creating a vibrant, supportive community that helps everyone reach their fullest potential.

    We Value Great Teaching

    Carey's teachers set us apart. They are passionate, they are constantly learning, and they know how to engage and inspire.

    Great teachers come to Carey because we value them. We search the country for top talent and help them flourish once they’re here. Our small class size lets teachers reach students as the unique, individual learners they are. Our professional development program keeps teachers at the top of their game. And our “specialist” structure lets teachers teach what they love and know best. Carey homeroom teachers are masters of the core, and our specialists concentrate on specific areas like science, technology, world languages, physical education, and the arts.

    Our approach supports teaching that is vivid, deep, and purposeful. And it yields students who share a joy for learning and habits of mind that will serve them for a lifetime.

    AVERAGE CLASS SIZE STUDENT BODY SPECIALIST TEACHERS
    PER STUDENT WEEK
    19 250 9

    WE HAVE A LOT TO SHARE

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    WE WELCOME YOUR CURIOSITY

    Every day we inspire curious, confident, and joyful learners to be themselves and do their best. Want to learn how?
    Explore our website. Then, schedule a visit. See what happens when great teachers, curriculum, and community come together.

    HOW TO APPLY

    UPCOMING EVENTS

    • Mar
      18
      Decision Letters Emailed
    • Mar
      25
      Enrollment Contracts Due

    The Carey School
    One Carey School Lane
    San Mateo, CA 94403
    (650) 345-8205
    FAX: (650) 345-2528
     

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      • About Us
        • Welcome
        • Mission & Commitments
        • Strategic Plan
          • Strategic Plan 2014-2019
        • Carey at a Glance
        • History
        • Who's Who
          • Administration & Staff
          • Homeroom Teachers
          • Specialist Teachers
          • Student Support Services
          • Extended Care
          • Board of Trustees
        • About Our Board
        • Diversity & Inclusion
        • Publications
        • Careers at Carey
        • Find Us
        • Return to School Plan
        • COVID-19 Safety Plan (CSP)
      • Learning Path
        • Learning Path Overview
        • Learning Path by Grade
          • Pre-Kindergarten
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          • Second Grade
          • Third Grade
          • Fourth Grade
          • Fifth Grade
        • Integrated Learning
        • Social Emotional Learning
        • Student Support Services
        • Service Learning
        • Environmental Education
      • Student Life
        • Day at Carey
        • What Makes Our Teachers Great
        • See Our Classrooms
        • Lunch Program
        • Before & After School
        • Students as Leaders
        • Celebrating Childhood
      • School-Family Partnership
        • Partnership Overview
        • Communication
        • Parent Education
        • Parents Association (CSPA)
        • Grandparents
        • Middle School
      • Admission
        • Welcome
        • How to Apply
        • Sibling Applications
        • Get Started - Register for a Tour
        • Tuition & Financial Aid
      • Support Carey
        • Giving Overview
          • Professional Development
        • Annual Fund
        • Capital Campaign
        • Auction
        • Ways to Give
        • -- Donate Online
        • -- Stock Transfer
        • -- Planned Giving
        • Annual Report
      • Alumni
        • Staying Connected
        • Alumni Highlights
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